Fossil Fuels and Alternative Energy Resource Worksheet

Using the textbooks, the University Library, or other resources, answer each of the following questions in 150 to 200words. Provide References as well.

1. Select a fossil fuel. How is this fossil fuel used? What are the adverse effects on the environment?

2. What are the two things that humanity can do to increase the world's food supply? How do genetically modified foods (GMOs) fit into providing food for a growing population? Do you favor GMOs or not and why?

3. What are the two major problems that we face in terms of the world's water resources? Which of them affects the most people? What are your ideas about how we could deal effectively with these problems?

4. What alternative energy sources are available in your area? What are the advantages/disadvantages of each of them? If you were given the option, would you choose to purchase your energy from one of these alternative resources? Explain your reasoning.